Title :
Characterization of a multiwavelength waveguide grating router laser
Author :
Zirngibl, M. ; Glance, B. ; Stulz, L.W. ; Joyner, C.H. ; Raybon, G. ; Kaminow, I.P.
Author_Institution :
Crawford Hill Lab., AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Measurements on a multiwavelength laser source that is based on the integration of semiconductor amplifiers with a waveguide grating multiplexer are reported. The source can emit cw simultaneously on 11 frequencies that are precisely spaced by 3.2 nm. Laser oscillation occurs on a single longitudinal mode with a 5 MHz line width. The 18 mm long cavity limits the direct modulation rate to several hundred Mbps.<>
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; laser cavity resonators; laser modes; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical modulation; semiconductor lasers; spectral line breadth; wavelength division multiplexing; 18 mm; WDM; cw; direct modulation rate; laser oscillation; line width; long cavity; multiwavelength laser source; multiwavelength waveguide grating router laser; semiconductor amplifiers; single longitudinal mode; waveguide grating multiplexer; Fiber lasers; Gratings; Laser modes; Optical amplifiers; Optical waveguides; Pump lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Semiconductor optical amplifiers; Semiconductor waveguides; Waveguide lasers;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
